Buying and selling safely

For buyers

• See the car in person, in daylight, before paying anything.
• Never send a deposit by wire transfer, crypto or gift cards. Scammers often claim to be out of the country or in the military.
• Check the VIN with a vehicle history report and make sure there's no lien on the car.
• Ask for proof of battery health: a screenshot from the car's app or a scan report.
• Pay with a bank draft at the seller's bank, or an Interac e-Transfer once you have the keys and ownership.

For sellers

• Be wary of buyers who offer more than your asking price or want to send a cheque for extra.
• Don't hand over keys or ownership until payment has fully cleared.
• Meet in a public place, ideally during the day, and bring someone with you.
• Never share codes sent to your phone. That's a common account takeover trick.

Report a listing

See something suspicious? Use the Report button on the listing. Listings reported several times are hidden automatically until we review them.